Dontae Johnson, a 4th round pick in last year’s draft by the 49ers, was thrust into the starting role in Week 1 last year, thanks to a pair of freak injuries to both starting cornerbacks. When Tramaine Brock and Chris Culliver went down exactly one quarter into the 2014 season, Johnson went from fourth on the depth chart to starting.
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When the 49ers actually fielded a healthy set of defensive backs, Johnson became the nickel back.